I work in an educational setting. Officially, I start work at 9am as this is when the students arrive. Actually, I usually get to work at about 8.15, as this gives me time to do my photocopying, set up the room etc (and beat the rush of other people trying to do the same). My boss usually gets to work about 15 mins before me, although he doesn't 'officially' start until 8.30.
Recently however he has taken to locking the front door of the building after him when he arrives and ignoring the buzzer and knocks. I have to sit outside until he deigns to let me in. Sometimes he is working, but sometimes he just seems to be sitting on the sofa listening to music. When I asked him why, if he is there, he can't just let me in too, he just says that he's busy and needs some peace and quiet, and/or I'm not supposed to be there til 8.30 anyway. I don't get this: a) I'm just doing my own thing in the morning and rarely bother him at all (although the photocopier is in his room which I suppose might be distracting); b) surely if I want to start work early and not be paid for it that's my own business? c) if he is starting early I don't see why I can't too??
Can anyone else see his point, because I am baffled?